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Pavel M. Payano
Massachusetts Senator

Pavel M. Payano

Democrat
District: SD-01-ESS
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Voting History

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H4692 Article V Rescission (Passed 34 to 4 on 11/19/2025). Rescinds all previous applications made by the Massachusetts General Court to Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

11/19/2025
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H4692 Article V Rescission (Passed 34 to 4 on 11/19/2025). Rescinds all previous applications made by the Massachusetts General Court to Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

S2696 Obscene Books in Libraries (Passed 35 to 3 on 11/13/2025). Establishes policies regulating the removal of library materials in public schools and libraries in Massachusetts, and mandates new procedures to ensure that challenges to obscene materials do not result in automatic removal.

11/13/2025
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S2696 Obscene Books in Libraries (Passed 35 to 3 on 11/13/2025). Establishes policies regulating the removal of library materials in public schools and libraries in Massachusetts, and mandates new procedures to ensure that challenges to obscene materials do not result in automatic removal.

H4240 Family Resource Centers (Passed 35 to 3 on 10/23/2025). Allocates $500,000 for the operation and support of a network of child and family service programs throughout the commonwealth, including family resource centers.

10/23/2025
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H4240 Family Resource Centers (Passed 35 to 3 on 10/23/2025). Allocates $500,000 for the operation and support of a network of child and family service programs throughout the commonwealth, including family resource centers.

S2640 Access to Menstrual Products (Passed 39 to 0 on 10/16/2025). Amends various chapters of the General Laws to require that disposable menstrual products be made available at no cost to "menstruating individuals" in family shelters, public schools, jails, and correctional facilities.

10/16/2025
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S2640 Access to Menstrual Products (Passed 39 to 0 on 10/16/2025). Amends various chapters of the General Laws to require that disposable menstrual products be made available at no cost to "menstruating individuals" in family shelters, public schools, jails, and correctional facilities.

S2543 Gender-mutilation Surgery (Passed 37 to 3 on 07/31/2025). Increases legal protection for "reproductive" and "gender-affirming" services in Massachusetts.

7/31/2025
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S2543 Gender-mutilation Surgery (Passed 37 to 3 on 07/31/2025). Increases legal protection for "reproductive" and "gender-affirming" services in Massachusetts.

State Budget Senate

H4240 State Budget (Passed 38 to 2 on 06/30/2025). The Fiscal Year 2026 $60.9 Billion state budget increases spending by about $3.2 billion over the previous budget, funding universal access to pre-kindergarten, increasing the Commonwealth Transportation Fund, and implementing the Affordable Homes Act.

6/30/2025
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H4240 State Budget (Passed 38 to 2 on 06/30/2025). The Fiscal Year 2026 $60.9 Billion state budget increases spending by about $3.2 billion over the previous budget, funding universal access to pre-kindergarten, increasing the Commonwealth Transportation Fund, and implementing the Affordable Homes Act.

State Budget Senate

H4800 State Budget (Passed 40 to 0 on 7/19/2024). Would increase spending about $1.97 billion, or 3.5 percent, over the fiscal 2024 spending plan, authorizing free community college, free rides on regional transit agencies, and legal online Lottery sales.

7/19/2024
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H4800 State Budget (Passed 40 to 0 on 7/19/2024). Would increase spending about $1.97 billion, or 3.5 percent, over the fiscal 2024 spending plan, authorizing free community college, free rides on regional transit agencies, and legal online Lottery sales.

Plastics Senate

S2830 Plastics (Passed 38 to 2 on 6/20/2024). Aims to reduce plastic waste through several measures.

6/20/2024
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S2830 Plastics (Passed 38 to 2 on 6/20/2024). Aims to reduce plastic waste through several measures.

H4582 Homeless Shelters (Passed 29 to 9 on 4/25/2024). Continues funding Massachusetts’ emergency family shelter system.

4/25/2024
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H4582 Homeless Shelters (Passed 29 to 9 on 4/25/2024). Continues funding Massachusetts’ emergency family shelter system.

H4139 Firearm Regulations (Passed 37 to 3 on 2/1/2024). Expands the state's assault weapon ban by prohibiting new purchases of AR-15-style weapons and bans ghost guns.

2/1/2024
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H4139 Firearm Regulations (Passed 37 to 3 on 2/1/2024). Expands the state's assault weapon ban by prohibiting new purchases of AR-15-style weapons and bans ghost guns.

H4109 Invasive Salary Disclosure Mandate (Passed 38 to 1 on 10/19/2023). Requires businesses and employers to report employee salaries to the Secretary of State every year.

10/19/2023
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H4109 Invasive Salary Disclosure Mandate (Passed 38 to 1 on 10/19/2023). Requires businesses and employers to report employee salaries to the Secretary of State every year.

S2425 Gender Identification (Passed 39 to 0 on 7/27/2023). Allows individuals to change their gender designation on official documents without medical or court documentation.

7/27/2023
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S2425 Gender Identification (Passed 39 to 0 on 7/27/2023). Allows individuals to change their gender designation on official documents without medical or court documentation.

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